Name: Crispy Air Fryer Bacon Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 5 Bacon slices; Black pepper (optional); Paprika (optional)

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Crispy air fryer bacon recipe! Cooking bacon in air fryer is easy, simple, and quick taking just about 10 minutes to make. You get crisp, flavorful, delicious, even cooked bacon without the splatter of grease.

They make delicious sides to breakfast, toppings for salads, pizzas, soups, snacks, and more. Let me show you how to cook bacon in air fryer in quick steps.

Air Fryer Bacon Recipe (Cooking Bacon in Air Fryer)

This crispy air fryer bacon recipe is the best! Simple, easy, and quick.

Since I discovered the magic of air fryer, I have been using it more in the kitchen. Air fryer cooking makes it easy to have more healthy dishes without extra oil or grease. The hot air in the air fryer circulates at all angles and gives food even cooking.

This air fried bacon recipe will change the way you cook bacon. It is quick, crispy, less messy, and a total life changer! Another plus is the AF makes your bacon cook evenly without flipping it.

With cooking bacon in air fryer, all you need is an air fryer, bacon, and 8 -10 minutes to achieve delicious plate of goodness for your sandwich, breakfast spread, or snack. Yes! I snack on it and I love it.

This recipe is made with a few ingredients and little effort. After cooking, no wiping splashes, all you have to do is wash and dry the basket ready for your next use. If your air fryer basket is dishwasher safe, all you have to do is put it in the dishwasher.

This air fryer recipe is keto diet-friendly and high in protein.

Join Our FREE Air Fryer Recipes Group on Facebook.

Ingredients

Bacon slices

Black pepper (Optional)

Paprika (Optional)

How To Cook Bacon in Air Fryer

Let us get down to the key steps to cooking bacon in the air fryer. Here are the steps:

Line up bacon slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You may slice bacon in half if needed.

Add black pepper/paprika (optional).

Air fry bacon for 8-10 minutes at 350^oF/ 175C. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the bacon slices.

Check bacon to avoid over crispness.

Use tongs to remove bacon slices and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.

Empty the pan of grease and repeat steps with the remaining batches.

Enjoy!

How Long To Cook Bacon In Air Fryer

The cook time for bacon in the air fryer depends on the thickness of the slices, the temperature of the AF, and the type of air fryer used. The basket type air fryer cooking time will slightly vary to the oven type however, you can use this guide to achieve the best bacon in the air fryer:

The best temperature to air fry bacon to avoid smoking is 350^oF.

How long to cook bacon in the air fryer at 350F/175C is between 8-10 minutes.

If you cook it at 380F, the cooking time will be between 6-8 minutes.

The cook time may vary slightly based on air fryer models and styles so check on it after the first 5 minutes to prevent it from burning.

What To Serve With

Here are a few ways to enjoy it:

For sandwiches: The texture and flavor make it a great addition to your sandwiches. The crispiness with the softness of the bread is a treat to be enjoyed.

As Toppings: It can be used in salads, mashed potatoes, pizza, and soups. To enjoy with your salad, Chop up some leftover bacon, mix and enjoy with your salad. The extra crunch and flavor are amazing.

For Breakfast: No breakfast spread is complete without crispy bacon. It can be enjoyed with toast, eggs, waffles, pancakes.

As a Snack: It's amazing to snack on any time of the day.

How To Store

To store leftover, put it in an airtight container or zipper storage bags.

In the fridge- It can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container or storage bags for up to 3 days. If you would like to store for longer, use the freezer storage instructions.

In the freezer- Bacon cooked in air fryer can be stored in the freezer for several months. After putting in airtight container or freezer storage bags, label, and store for up to 4 months. If freezing a large batch, separate each layer with parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together.

Reheating: You can reheat in the air fryer, microwave, or on the stovetop.

To reheat in the air fryer: Arrange the bacon in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 350^oF for 2 minutes.

To reheat in the microwave: Arrange on a microwave-safe plate, cover with a microwave dish, and microwave on high for 5-8 seconds.

Tips

Cook bacon at 350^oF to avoid smoking.

Air Fryer brands vary as well as temperature setting, air fry at less than 400F to avoid smoking.

Arrange bacon slices in a single layer, do not overcrowd the basket. Overcrowding will cause uneven cooking.

Cut bacon in half to fit more bacon in basket.

Remove the grease from the pan after each batch to avoid smoking. You can add a piece of bread to the pan to absorb the grease from the bacon.

Thinner bacon slices may take less time to cook.

Black pepper or Paprika is optional. If you like crispy bacon without the extra kick, do not use.

Cooking time may vary slight based on air fryer model; basket style or toaster over style so check on it after the first 5 minutes.

FAQS

Do I need to Preheat the air fryer?

Although some air fryers recommend preheating the air fryers, it is not necessary when cooking bacon. While air fryer varies, I do not preheat mine when air frying bacon.

Why is my bacon smoking?

When you air fry bacon at a temperature too high, it smokes. It is important to air fry at 350F to avoid smoking, drain the oil and grease in the pan after each batch. The smoke point of bacon is 400^oF, so you want to cook at a temperature lower to avoid smoking.

Why is my bacon not cooked evenly?

Avoid overcrowding the basket when cooking. For perfect bacon, lay the slices on the basket without overcrowding. Laying it in a single layer is important to allow the hot air to circulate evenly and for it to cook evenly and crispy.

Do i need to spray the basket?

While it is important to spray the basket when air frying some food, it is not needed when air frying bacon. Bacon will release oil when air frying.

Bacon air fryer time?

The cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the bacon slices and the air fryer model. I use a basket-style air fryer and this recipe and timing work perfectly.

More Air Fryer Recipes

Air fryer chicken drumsticks

Potatoes in air fryer

Air fryer chicken leg quarters

Browse all our air fryer recipes

We hope you like this recipe as much as we do! Please rate it and leave a comment below.

Don’t forget to use the share button below and share it with friends and families.

Looking for more Air fryer recipes? Subscribe to get notifications of new recipes in your email. Also follow along on Instagram , Facebook, and Pinterest for the latest updates.

Join other Air fryer lovers on our free Air fryer recipes group on Facebook where we giveaway air fryers and accessories, share recipes, tips, tricks, and answer questions.

Print Recipe

5 from 1 vote